Stonehaven, Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Side return extension in Stonehaven
Infilling the narrow passage beside a Victorian or Edwardian back addition. We design, get the approvals for and build side return extensions in Stonehaven and the surrounding area, with one contract from the first survey to building control sign-off.
Stonehaven sits in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, with postcode districts including AB39. Side returns suit the Victorian and Edwardian terraces found across parts of Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, where the kitchen sits in a narrow back addition.
Book a free site visit
Tell us about the house and we'll call to arrange a free, no-obligation visit.
How much does a side return extension cost in Stonehaven?
A side return extension in Stonehaven is priced at £2,180–£3,610 per square metre including VAT as a guide, before kitchen fit-out and fees. Prices in Scotland sit a little below our West Midlands baseline; building warrant fees and drawings are budgeted separately.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| 2 m wide × 6 m deep (12 m²) | £26,000–£43,500 |
| 2.5 m wide × 7 m deep (17.5 m²) | £38,000–£63,000 |
These are guide ranges; the written quote after the survey is the figure that counts.
Do you need planning permission for a side return extension in Stonehaven?
Whether your side return extension in Stonehaven needs a planning application depends on its size, your house and any local restrictions.
In Scotland side extensions are more restricted than rear ones under householder permitted development, and wraparounds generally need planning permission. A building warrant is required before work starts.
Scotland has no Party Wall Act. Work to shared walls is governed by property law and the title deeds, so we agree access and protection with neighbours in writing before work begins.
Classes 1A and 1B do not apply in conservation areas, and listed buildings need listed building consent. We check your house's planning history and any conservation area before drawing, so the route is clear before you spend on plans.
What are homes in Stonehaven like to extend?
Post-war semis and terraces are common around Stonehaven, and many have room for a single-storey rear extension within Class 1A limits.
How a side return extension in Stonehaven comes together
Free site visit
We measure the house and garden, look at the back wall, drainage and boundaries, and talk through what you want from the space.
Design and guide price
Two or three layout options with a guide price for each, so you choose the design knowing what it costs.
Approvals
Permitted development check or planning application, then building warrant drawings and structural calculations, plus a written agreement with neighbours for any shared-wall work.
Written price, then build
Once the design and approvals are in place, you get a fixed written price and programme, and we build through to sign-off.
Side return extensions near Stonehaven
From Stonehaven, the nearest places we also cover are Nigg (11.4 miles) and Aberdeen (13.2 miles).
- Side return extension in Nigg
- Side return extension in Aberdeen
- Side return extension in Westhill
- Side return extension in Montrose
- Side return extension in Inverurie
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FAQ
Side return extension questions in Stonehaven
What postcode areas do you cover around Stonehaven?
Including AB39, and the surrounding Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire area.
Who will build my extension?
Vetted building teams working under contract to us. Your contract is with S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd for the design and the build.
Is a side return permitted development?
Sometimes, as a side extension within the width and height limits, but not in conservation areas, and many terraces are in one.
Do you handle building control in Stonehaven?
Yes. We apply for the building warrant before work starts and submit the completion certificate at the end.
Will I need a structural engineer?
Yes for the beam over the new opening and usually the foundations; we arrange them and their calculations go to building control.
Can I get a price without a visit?
Our online guide-price tool gives a range in a couple of minutes. A written price needs a survey.